Weekly Update 05/10/17

Parental Letter – School Closures / School Move

A Groupcall email was sent out to all parents with a letter explaining forthcoming school holidays, staff in-service days and school closures surrounding our move to the new school. A copy of this letter is also attached below.

Parent Council 50/50 Lottery - September 2017

This month, the numbers drawn were 3, 10 and 16. Unfortunately there were no matches so the prize fund of £259.50 will roll over to next month. Good Luck!!!

S1 Parent Information Evening 27/09/17

Please find a copy of the presentation from the above event in the school bag (right hand side of this screen) for those parents that were not able to attend.

KHS Memories Project

When the High School moves to its new site at Angraflat later this year, the present Kelso High School building will close. No decision has yet been taken about its future. However there will be a number of events to mark the closure of this iconic and much-loved building. Please see flyer attached below with all the details.

Be Part of It

We are nearly there; the excitement is building! In just over one month’s time we will be moving to the new school. This is a key moment in the history of Kelso High School and we would like to give you the opportunity to ‘be part of it’. Please see flyer attached below.

In order to do justice to our amazing new school library, we are inviting you to choose a book from our Amazon wish list, which will then be added to stock, complete with a bookplate with your name on it.

The librarian, Mrs Woolfson, has identified some areas of stock that could be improved and the requested titles will greatly add to the reading experience of our students, both reading for pleasure and reading for information.

If you would like to contribute, the list can be accessed as follows: -

PSYV is the fastest growing youth organisation is Scotland. We are looking for enthusiastic young people aged between 13-17yrs in the Borders to join the new Scottish Borders Group.

The group is starting at 7pm on Monday 6th November 2017 at the Interchange in Galashiels. There is a 12 week training period where the group will meet every Monday between 7-9pm to learn basic police duties, radio procedure, notebook keeping and other essential skills prior to being deployed at events in the community.

The group is designed to break down barriers between the police and young people and to give them a voice in the community. They will meet new people, gain new skills and have the opportunity to volunteer and get behind the scenes at many large events all over Scotland. PSYV Volunteers have recently been deployed at the Edinburgh Tattoo, Queensferry Crossing opening ceremony, Edinburgh and Glasgow Marathons and numerous others. They will also have the opportunity to get involved in local policing initiatives gaining a valuable insight into the running of Police Scotland. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is considering a career in the police or just looking for a new challenge.

A poster and application form is attached below. The poster has already been posted on the Scottish Borders Police Facebook page which can be accessed using the following link:

Last week, the Kelso team travelled to play Lauder with some contrasting momentum coming in to the game. Lauder were coming off a big win over Hawick last week, while Kelso were still recovering from a heavy defeat at the hands of Duns. Lauder scored after a minute on this cold, damp Sunday as their striker ran through on goal and finished neatly to put the home side in front. However, Kelso were totally dominant for the next 25 minutes and missed several great chances to level the score line. Unfortunately, it was Lauder who got the next goal after the striker again finished neatly after a mix-up in the Kelso defence. Half- time score Lauder 2-0 Kelso. Neither of the two teams started the second half very well but there were decent attacks at both ends which eventually led to a third goal for the hosts. A good strike from the edge of the box was enough to beat the away goalkeeper and extend Lauder’s lead. Kelso then fell apart as Lauder scored two more goals to make a score line which really did not truly reflect the game. Final score Lauder 5-0 Kelso.

No game next week for Kelso which isn’t great as they need to brush off this third defeat in a row. However, they have a chance to avenge this defeat by Lauder when they play them at home on Sunday 15th October. Kick-off is 10.30am at Woodside Park and all supporters are welcome. Report by Rhys Lawrence (S5)

KHS Canteen w/c 16/10/17

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Traditional Favourites

Macaroni Cheese

Or

Fish

Roast Ham

Chicken Curry

Or

Vegetable Curry

Mince

Or

Spaghetti Bolognaise / Veggie Bolognaise

Hot sandwiches

Chicken Goujons

Or

Roasted Vegetable Stir fry

Pulled Pork

Or

Veggie Burger

Fish Goujons

Or

Oriental Vegetable Fajitas

Chicken Fillet

Or

Fish Fingers

Cold Sandwiches

Egg Savoury

Or

Brie and Salad

5 Bean salad

Or

Salmon

Roast Ham

Or

Scottish Cheddar

Chicken Mayo

Or

Ham and Cheddar

Ready Made Sandwiches

Ham, Cheese, Tuna or Egg

Ham, Cheese, Tuna or Egg

Ham, Cheese, Tuna or Egg

Ham, Cheese, Tuna or Egg

Soup of the day

Tomato

Carrot

Cream of Vegetable

Cream of Chicken

Also available every day: Pizza and Baked Potatoes. Gluten Free options also available.

All these meals can always be ordered early in the day or on the day before as a Grab and Go to save pupils waiting at lunchtime.

Job / Apprenticeship Opportunities

Apprentice Greenkeeper Position at Kelso Golf Club

Two year SVQ Level 2 course in Sports Turf, on-site training and course overseen by a work place assessor from SRUC Elmwood in Cupar or on a college block release basis. Contact Gillian Herriot at Kelso Golf Club on 01573 223009 or 077929 50822 if interested.

Two excellent apprenticeship / jobs available in Galashiels:

Sales Support Admin Assistant and Architectural Technician

Further information is attached below. Ideally for the Technician post applicants should send a 30 second video of why they would be suited to this role and also what they have to offer, a CV is acceptable for the Sales Support Administration Assistant.